Truths that may be lies
There are "truths" that are passed down from generation to generation. We believe in them because they fit into the model of polite and appropriate behavior or they are so common that we adopt them by default. We never ask ourselves whether these claims are true and we believe in them without questions or doubts.
I was watching a girl in the park. She was holding her favorite doll. The doll was nicely dressed, neatly combed and the girl could be seen taking care of the doll. Her mother told me that the girl loves this doll very much and that she received it as a reward for some effort. She was expensive and they couldn’t afford it so easily. Ever since they bought the doll, the girl has not separated from it.
While she was playing in the park, several girls asked her to give them a doll to look at. She did not want to. They were persistent. The girl held her doll tight. Then her mom said, "let them look, don't be selfish". Selfish? Here we come to one truth. "It's not good to be selfish." The girl listened to her mother because the word "selfish" sounded terrible. The girls took the doll and removed her head and arm. Did they do it out of jealousy or malice? Here we come to another truth: "Children are innocent beings, devoid of negative emotions." The girl cried. Her favorite doll was destroyed. I was sorry to observe the further course of the situation, so I moved on and started writing this article to share my impressions with you and hear your opinion.
Truth or lie? Here are a few claims that are debatable as to whether they are true or false even though they exist as believing truths.
"It is not good to be selfish."
If we want to achieve our goals, to be healthy and happy we have to put ourselves at the center of the world sometimes. We need to take care of ourselves. If we have gained something through our efforts, that is important for us, it is okay to keep it from other people who have destructive tendencies. It’s okay to be selfish sometimes so I think this claim is a lie.
"Children are innocent beings, not malicious."
Children can sometimes be cruel, hurt with words and physical violence. They can have destructive tendencies driven by negative emotions like jealousy. Sometimes they can hurt more than adults. It's a lie that they can't be malicious. Recently, in my neighborhood at school, a boy was sexually abused by other boys with a wooden stick. These are children who are 12 years old and have monstrous behavior that is certainly not innocent.
"When we do good, good comes back to us."
It is not always the case that this statement is true. It is good to do good deeds because then we feel good and fulfilled, but we should not believe that by doing good deeds good things will happen to us because there are many injustices in the world and this claim is more like a fairy tale than the truth.
"Comfort and security should be strived for in life."
If we want to achieve our goals in life, we must step out of our comfort zone and feel uncomfortable. It is incorrect to strive for a safe, comfortable, and secure life because life is unpredictable. We need to be ready for challenges.
"It is impossible."
Nothing is impossible if you want enough. Every dream is achievable because when we want something, we do not give up on finding a way to make it happen.
"Happy people have no problems."
Happiness is not the absence of problems. It is a strength to face them. When we have the hardest time, we are open to the biggest positive changes.
"It's too late."
We should always give ourselves a second chance. No matter how many times we have been disappointed in the past, it should not stop us from doing something good in the present. While we are alive, it is not too late.
I believe that all these truths are lies. And what about you? Do you know any other truth that can be a lie?
Thank you very much for reading.
The article and the image are original and mine.
Greetings!
Yes I totally believe you Jelena. These things are all lies, but our forefathers have made us believe it. In my own terms, I call it superstitions. I feel for the girl and I think that's pure jealousy and malice. Nice to meet you